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Bradfield College praised by inspectors and awarded highest accolade

Bradfield College, in West Berkshire was praised across all areas of its provision by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) during a visit in October.

Bradfield College
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Working with Nature: How Outdoor Activities Transform Health at Bradfield

Deputy Head (Pastoral) Richard Penny reflects on the powerful role that outdoor activity and the natural environment play in supporting the health, resilience and personal growth of Bradfield pupils.

Rich Penny, Deputy Head (Pastoral)
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College News
August 20, 2026
Record breaking GCSE results rounds off Bradfield College’s golden summer of academic success
August 13, 2026
Bradfield College’s Summer of Outstanding Academic Success Continues
July 6, 2026
Bradfield College students celebrate an outstanding set of IB results
Our teaching
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Five Reasons to Choose the IB

The IB Diploma offers Bradfield pupils a superb opportunity to thrive in a new world as flexible lifelong learners.

Bradfield College

Thoroughly unpretentious yet with lots to boast about, Bradfield is a heavenly place to learn and to grow. Very difficult to imagine who would not thrive here. There is something for everyone and lots for all.

The Good Schools Guide
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Bradfield College’s Summer of Outstanding Academic Success Continues

First and foremost, today is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our fantastic students, so we start with them.

Bradfield College
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Preparing you for life beyond Bradfield

From the moment you step through the door in Faulkner’s, we start preparing you for the rigours of assessment and refine those skills that will give you the edge in an increasingly competitive job market.

Florence Everett, Head of Horizons
First class facilities in an idyllic setting

Set in 285 acres of rolling picturesque Berkshire countryside within one hour of London and 40 minutes from Heathrow Airport, Bradfield aims to provide an ‘education for life’ fit for the 21st century.
Pastoral care
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The unique benefits of a boarding house for Year 9

The beauty of Faulkner’s is that it provides an integrated introduction to a boarding school environment and a springboard into Bradfield life.

Jonny Saunders, Former Head of Faulkner’s Boys

I am just in awe by what Bradfield College and all the brilliant teachers, House tutors and support staff have achieved for both of my children. They have inspired, encouraged and supported them. It really has been the most incredible journey.

Current Parent
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Fuelling the mind

How the catering team has revolutionised their offering to meet the demands of a #instafood world.

Rob Pynegar, Catering Manager
Featured Article
Life in the Sixth Form – what our pupils say

With the 32 members of the JCR 2025-26 newly elected and ready to get to work, we asked them to share their experiences of Sixth Form life so far and their hopes for the year ahead!

Bradfield College
LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
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Not just an act

The LAMDA department explain how the country’s oldest dramatic arts academy can help pupils to develop the skills that employers crave.

The LAMDA department
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Why sport is a fixture of our curriculum

Why do we insist on running a weekly timetable that involves compulsory games afternoons for all pupils? Our Director of Sport explains…

Matt Ruxton, Director of Sport
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